da-catalog-details.md

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years 2023, 2024	2024-05-16	onboard deployable architecture, third-party deployable architecture, sell on IBM Cloud, partner, sellers, partner center, catalog details, catalog, logo, catalog entry, about, product page, catalog listing	sell

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Defining your catalog entry and product page for your deployable architecture

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When your deployable architecture is published in the {{site.data.keyword.cloud}} catalog, it is represented by a catalog entry and a product page. During the onboarding process, you provide the contents of your catalog entry include your company or product logo and a short description. The contents of your product page include a list of features, a detailed description, and a link to your product's warranted documentation. {: shortdesc}

Defining your catalog entry

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The contents of your catalog entry include the company or product logo, a short description about the product, and other details. Because the catalog entry is visible to users as they browse the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} catalog, provide clear details that can help users find your product.

Providing your company or product logo

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To provide your company or product logo, complete the following steps:

1. In the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} console, click the Navigation Menu icon > Partner Center > My products.
2. Select the product that you're onboarding, and click Catalog entry.
3. Click Add logo.
4. Enter the URL for your company or product logo, for example, http://example.com/ex/ex.svg, and click Save.

Providing a short description of your product

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To provide a short description of your product, complete the following steps:

1. From the Catalog entry page, click Summarize what the product is and its value.
2. Enter a short description of what your product is, its value, and any other details that you want to be displayed in your catalog entry.
3. Click Save.

Selecting your catalog category

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Users can filter the catalog to display similar products based on common solutions, function, or use. To select your catalog category, complete the following steps:

1. From the Catalog entry page, click Select category.
2. From the list, select the category that best describes your product.

Adding search keywords

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Relevant keywords enable your product to appear in search results when users search the catalog. To add keywords associated with your product, complete the following steps:

1. From the Catalog entry page, click Enter words, phrases, and other key search terms associated with the product.
2. Enter one or more keywords for your product, and click Save.

Defining your product page

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When users select your product from the catalog, they are directed to additional details, including a detailed description of your product and a list of features. These details are displayed on the About tab within your product page.

Providing a detailed description of your product

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Your detailed description explains the value of your product and what users gain by using it. The detailed description is displayed at the beginning of your product page in the catalog. You can expand on the short description for your catalog entry, but don't repeat the information that you already provided.

To provide a detailed description for your product, complete the following steps:

1. From the Catalog entry page, click Enter text that explains the product's value and benefits to users.
2. Provide the description of your product, and click Save.

Providing a list of product features

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A list of features can highlight your product's attributes and benefits for users. To add a list of features, complete the following steps:

1. From the Catalog entry page, click Add a list of product features.
2. Click Add new and provide a title and a description for the feature.
3. Click Save.

Providing your documentation URL

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Your documentation link is used to direct users to your product's warranted documentation. To provide a documentation for your product, complete the following steps:

1. From the Catalog entry page, click Add your documentation URL.
2. Provide a link to your warranted product documentation, and click Save.

Next steps

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Define the support experience for your deployable architecture.